2. PURPOSE AND TYPES OF WRITING
1. Informative writing
You can tell when a text is informative as it:
• has one subject. (for example: Cats)
• uses a specific type of language. (Cats are
predators).
• contains new information. (Cats are members
of the feline family.)
• uses facts and data. (Cats were held in high
regard in ancient Egypt.)
• has taught you something by the end of it.
(Cats have been domesticated for centuries.)
3. 2. Expresive /narrative writing
is personal writing. It expresses and explores the
personal feelings of the writer.
4. Persuasive writing
Persuasive writing is a type of writing where your main
goal is to persuade or convince someone to do
something that you want them to do
5. Grade Five Writing Assessment
Types of Writing
Narrative
1. Creating an imaginative story in a short story form
Informational
1. Writing related to any non-fiction writing in order to inform or
explain a topic to the reader
Persuasive
1. Students will take a position on a issue topic that they are familiar
with
6. WRITING INSTRUCTION
Exist 3 stages of writing process
• Prewriting, or motivation, discussion, and concept
development.
• Writing: which takes place in the clasroom or at home
• Post writing: students share their writing with others .
